To all the Elected Imperial Council/Court Officers, Appointed Imperial Council/Court Officers, Illustrious Potentates and Illustrious Commandresses, Desert of Florida Nobles and Daughters, Desert Youth, and all the visiting Nobles and Daughters who have traveled to the Desert of Florida to celebrate our Desert of Florida Desert Conference/Gala Day 2023, thank you for supporting the Desert of Florida Desert Conference/Gala Day 2023.
Welcome to the Desert of Florida! More especially - Welcome to Duuuuuuuuval! The Oasis of Jacksonville! Home of Rabia Temple #8 and Rabia Court #25, host Temple and Court for this year’s Desert Conference/Gala Day; and my home Temple where my journey as a Noble of the Mystic Shrine began.
It is truly an honor to serve as the Imperial Deputy of the Desert of Florida and have the opportunity to work with so many awesome Nobles and Daughters within the Desert. Because your hard work, contributions, commitment to excellence, and the countless number of hours you spend working in your Oases, we continue to be THE BEST Desert in the Domain!
Thank you to all of our sponsors, visiting Nobles and Daughters for your support.
Rabia Temple #8 and Rabia Court #25, thank you for hosting for this year’s event. I congratulate each of you on a job well done.
Now – with the protocol behind us, let’s unwind, relax, fellowship, enjoy all of the activities prepared for us, and celebrate our accomplishments over the past year. You deserve it!
#WeAreFlorida
PP Louis T. Harper #8
Imperial Deputy of the Desert of Florida
Dt. Collette Hart Wallace, HPIC Kazah Court
Imperial Deputy for the Desert of Florida
117
Greetings Nobles and Daughters,
I am very proud to be a Daughter in the Desert of Florida. I am indeed grateful to the Temples and Courts for your continuous support and dedication. As we convene in the Oasis of Jacksonville for this 2023 Gala Day Conference, I hope that you will enjoy the many experiences that Rabia Temple #8 and Rabia Court #25 have planned for your enjoyment. Each Noble and Daughter has labored tirelessly to provide a safe and enjoyable weekend for all participants. This weekend, it is my hope that you will learn something new, meet a new friend and develop a strong sense of family because We are Florida!
To our guests, an essential element to what we are here to do is for you to enjoy your weekend. Thank you for coming.
Please remember to follow the safety protocols outlined by the Imperial Council and Imperial Court. Together, we will weather this storm and soon return to our practices of pleasant remembrances of Gala Day.
I want to thank the Nobles of Rabia Temple #8 and the Daughters of Rabia Court #25 and congratulate you on a job well done.
Continue to be the greatest Desert in the Domain. May you have peace, prosperity, and blessings until we meet again. #WeAreFlorida
Greetings All,
It is truly an honor to extend warm and sincere greetings from the Oasis of Jacksonville, during this 75th Desert Conference Gala Day. I sincerely appreciate you investing your time and energy in gracing our city. I strongly encourage you to explore the Creator given beauty that abounds in Jacksonville and the surrounding areas.
I must also sincerely applaud Our Desert Deputies in their dedication to support the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine and the Imperial Court ’s devotion to the support, uplift, and nurturing of our youth…evidenced by this year’s record number of Youth Participants!
I entreat members of all the Temples and Courts that have given of their time to attend this year’s Desert Convention to reflect on the fruits the past years’ commitment has yielded. After reflecting and refreshing yourself in our Oasis, be inspired and encouraged on your return home, knowing that our work is truly a labor of love!
Best Wishes Family,
PP Danny W Horton Imperial Deputy of the Oasis-Rabia Temple #8
Greetings
From the Desk of the Illustrious Commandress
It is my esteemed honor and pleasure to welcome you to our 2023 Desert Conference Gala Day. I am truly excited that you have chosen to visit with us in the Oasis of Jacksonville. We look forward to making this an opportunity to obtain knowledge as well as a relaxing destination to unwind.
The Gala Day Committee has worked tirelessly to ensure your visit to the Bold City is an enjoyable and memorable event The Daughters of Rabia Court No 25 and the Nobles of Rabia Temple No 8 stand ready to assist you in experiencing the best this Oasis has to offer
May God continue to Bless each of you is my prayer Welcome, Welcome, Welcome!
Rabia Court No. 25
Oasis of
Jacksonville
Desert of Florida
“Inspiration does exist, but it must find you working ”
Dt Yuvonne (Denise) Jackson 46th Illustrious Commandress
Greetings and Best Wishes To The Desert Of Florida On The Occasion Of Your Desert Conference & Gala Days Celebration
Congratulations and Best wishes to my Desert on your 2023 Desert Conference/Gala Day #WeAreFlorida
CONGRATULATIONS
PP Louis T. Harper (8)
Imperial Deputy of the Desert of Florida
Dt. Collette Hart Wallace (117)
Imperial Deputy for the Desert of Florida
ON A SUCCESSFUL DESERT OF FLORI CONFERENCE & GALA DAY
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This Message is brought to you by Dt. Valerie Neloms, HPIC
OSIRIS COURT #70
Deputy Directress Imperial Medical Department
BEST WISHES ON A SUCCESSFUL 2022 GALA DAY TO
NOBLE LOUIS HARPER PP (8)
IMPERIAL DEPUTY OF THE DESERT OF FLORIDA AND
DT. COLLETTE HART WALLACE HPIC (117)
IMPERIAL DEPUTY FOR THE DESERT OF FLORIDA
PC GAIL P. WILLIAMS
HARRAM COURT NO. 96
OASIS OF TAMPA
DEPUTY IMPERIAL DIRECTRESS CHARLIE P. ALBURY GOLDEN YEARS MENTORING DEPARTMENT
DESERT OF FLORIDA FIRST CEREMONIAL DAUGHTER
Congratulations To PP Louis Harper, #8
Imperial Deputy of the Desert of Florida And
Dt. Collette Hart Wallace, HPIC (117)
Imperial Deputy for the Desert of Florida
For a Successful Desert Conference/Gala Day Celebration 2023
HPIP Lesley “Les” Miller, Jr.
Harram Temple No. 23
Imperial Deputy of the Oasis-Tampa
Imperial Chairman, Imperial Civic & Governmental Affairs Committee
Desert Assistant Rabban
Dt. Gwendolyn Miller, HPIC
Harram Court No. 96
Congratulations & Best Wishes
To the Imperial Deputy Of The Desert of Florida
P.P. Louis T. Harper (8) and
To the Imperial Deputy For The Desert of Florida
Dt. Collette Hart Wallace, PC (117)
Elliott E. Pyles P.P. (23)
Imperial Deputy
H.B.C.U. Initiative Dept
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Imperial Deputy of the Desert PP Louis T. Harper (8)
Imperial Deputy for the Desert Dt. Collette Hart Wallace HPIC (11 7)
Desert of Florida Captain of the Guard Imperial Deputy of the Oasis-Rabia Temple #8 PP Danny W. Horton
GALA DAY DAY 2 0 2 3 PP James Alexander BEST WISHES FOR A SUCCESSFUL G A L A D A Y / D E S E R T C O N F E R E N C E Ancient City Temple No. 63 #IDOODAYTONA #DOFSMC #ASSTEDITORPM #DOF2NDCM
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CONGRATULATIONS & GOD SPEED
IMP. DEPUTY OF THE DESERT PP LOUIS T. HARPER & IMP. DEPUTY FOR THE DESERT HPIC COLLETTE HART WALLACE
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“I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHICH STRENGTHEN ME”
PHILIPPIANS 4:13
PC TONYA TRAVIS
IMPERIAL DEPUTY FOR THE OASIS
OASIS OF PENSACOLA
DESERT OF FLORIDA
Dt.
Osiris Court No. 70
Imperial Deputy for the Oasis
Noble Louis Harper (25), HPIP ~ Imperial Deputy of the Desert
Daughter Collette Hart Wallace (117), HPIC ~ Imperial Deputy for the Desert
Alice West, HPIC
Best Wishes to Imperial Deputy of the Desert
Louis Harper and Imperial Deputy for the Desert
Collette Hart Wallace for a Successful Gala Day!
Dt. Vickie Pittman
Imperial Deputy for the Oasis
Harram Court No. 96
Congratulati ons and Best Wi shes To:
PP Louis T. Harper (8), Imperial Deputy of the Desert of Florida
And
Dt Collette Hart Wallace, HPIC (117), I mperial Deputy for the Desert of Florida For A Successful Desert Conference/Gala Day 2023 Celebration!
June 1-4, 2023
Oas is of Jacksonville – Deser t of Florida
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
HPIP Michael “ Road Dawg” Dozier Desert Lecturer (Nobles)
Harram Temple No.23 Prince Hall Shriners
Oasis of Tampa – Desert of Florida
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Congratulations Noble Louis Harper, PP (8)
Imperial Deputy of the Desert of Florida & Dt. Collette Hart Wallace, HPIC (117)
Imperial Deputy for the Desert of Florida
On a Successful Desert Conference / Gala Day 2023
Past Illustrious Potentate
Tony D. Downing, No. 23
Imperial Recorder’s Office Cashier
PP Louis T. Harper (8) Imperial Deputy of the Desert of Florida
Collette Hart Wallace, HPIC (117) Imperial Deputy for the Desert of Florida FOR A SUCCESSFUL DESERT CONFERENCE & GALA DAY 2023 Dt. Sharolyn Turner, HPC (117) Recordress Assistant Recordress, Desert of Florida Independent Beauty Consultant Mary Kay Cosmetics, Inc. Complimentary Facial Just for You! Email: sggreene112@aol.com Cell: 786-282-9642 “Remember the good – let go of the rest” Enjoy the Journey!
CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES!
Dt.
CONGRATUALTIONS IMPERIAL DEPUTY OF THE DESERT OF FLORIDA
PAST POTENTATE LOUIS T. HAPRER (8)
ON YOUR DESERT CONFERENCE 2023
#WeAreFlorida
#RabiaTemple8
Rabia Temple #8
Recorder
Desert of Florida
Recorder
Noble Oliver (Chief) Mar�n
“NEVER NOT WORKING FOR THE NOBILITY”
CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES
For a Successful Desert Conference Gala Day 2023 TO
PP LOUIS T. HARPER (8)
Imperial Deputy of the Desert of Florida AND
DT. COLLETTE HART WALLACE, HPIC (117)
Imperial Deputy for the Desert of Florida
RABIA COURT #25 YOUTH GIRLS
OASIS OF JACKSONVILLE DESERT OF FLORIDA
Dt. Y. Denise Jackson, IC
Dt. Roberta Nixon, PC
Dt. Twilla Burns
Dt. Tanya Harper, PC
Youth Girl Mentors
Dt. Pamela Turner
Dt. Jacqueline Smith
Dt. Pamela Green
Dt. Terri Robinson
Dt. Zandra Williamson
Dt. Barbara Wing
Dt. Wilchelle Coates
CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES
FOR A SUCCESSFUL DESERT CONFERENCE GALA DAy 2023 TO
PP LOUIS T. HARPER (8)
ImPERIAL DEPUTy OF THE DESERT OF FLORIDA AND
DT. COLLETTE HART WALLACE, HPIC (117)
ImPERIAL DEPUTy FOR THE DESERT OF FLORIDA
DT. ZANDRA WILLIAmSON
2023 OASIS QUEEN
RABIA COURT #25
OASIS OF JACKSONVILLE
DESERT OF FLORIDA
On behalf of Rabia Court No. 25 Class of 2022‐1
We welcome you to “The Bold City”
Desert Conference and Gala Day 2023
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Dt. Monalisa Ochoa Dt. Kenya Smith Dt. Cosia Wilcher Dt. Jacquelyn Mitchell Dt. Ilsa Jefferson
Dt. Zandra Williamson
Dt. Claudette Watts
Dt. Pamela Turner
Dt. Tamika Smith
Dt. Corizon Trimble Dt. Chevelle Beasley
Dt. Terri Robinson
Dt. Alicia Walton
Congratulations and Best Wishes
Imperial Deputy of the Desert of Florida PP Louis T. Harper (8)
Imperial Deputy for the Desert of Florida, Dt. Collette Hart Wallace, HPIC (117) and Rabia Temple No. 8 and Rabia Court No. 25
For a
Successful 2023 Desert Conference and Gala Day
Dt. Bertha L. Baker, HPIC
Past Commandress 2010 -2011
Harram Court No. 96
Desert of Florida 2 nd Lt. Commandress
Desert of Florida Daughter of the Year 2008
Imperial Daughter of the Year 2008
Desert of Florida Commandress of the Year 2012
Harram Court Daughter of the Year 2007, 2015
Daughter of Distinction 2022
I must work for God's eyes only, seeking to be a blessing rather than to gain a blessing for myself." Al Bryant
WE WISH YOU A SUCCESSFUL 2023 DESERT CONFERENCE AND GALA DAY I M P E R I A L D E P U T Y O F T H E D E S E R T N O B L E L O U I S H A R P E R , P P ( 8 ) AHMED COURT NO. 134 OASIS OF TALLAHASSEE DESERT OF FLORIDA #WeAreFlorida DT. ROSA TUCKER, PC IMPERIAL DEPUTY FOR THE OASIS DT. VANESSA Q. WADE SECOND LT. COMMANDRESS DT. SHAUNA ROBINSON ILLUSTRIOUS COMMANDRESS DT. PRINCESS MOSLEY-PECK FIRST LT. COMMANDRESS I M P E R I A L D E P U T Y F O R T H E D E S E R T D T . C O L L E T T E H A R T W A L L A C E , H P I C ( 1 1 7 )
OASIS OF DAYTONA BEACH, DESERT OF FLORIDA
NOBLE JEREMY BLACKWELL, ILLUSTRIOUS POTENTATE
BY DAY, BY NIGHT, WE STAND READY!
ANCIENT CITY COURT NO. 216
OASIS OF DAYTONA BEACH, DESERT OF FLORIDA
BEST WISHES FOR A SUCCESSFUL DESERT CONFERENCE & GALA DAY 2023
OFFICERS OF THE COURT
1ST LIEUTENANT
DT. CAROLYN CAMPBELL
2ND LIEUTENANT.
DT. DENETRIA GARDNER
TREASURER
DT. LATISHA JACKSON
RECORDRESS
ILLUSTRIOUS COMMANDRESS
LACKWELL
Imperial
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S & G O D S P E E D OSIRIS TEMPLE NO. 67 OASIS OF MELBOURNE DESERT OF FLORIDA, A.E.A.O.N.M.S. n O B L E J o r d i n T C h a n d l e r , I l l u s t r i o u s P o t e n t a t e n O B L E M u k i m b a h H . B e s s , C h i e f R a b b a n n O B L E r O B E R T a . W A Y , A S S I S T A N T R A B B A N N O B L E J A M E S L O C K E T , H I G H P R I E S T & P R O P H E T N O B L E R O D N E Y G R E E N E , O R I E N T A L G U I D E P P J A M E S H . M I N U S , T R E A S U R E R p p D R S T E V E e p R I M U S , R E C O R D E R N O B L E C E C I L C A R T E R , J R . , F I R S T C E R E M O N I A L M A S T E R N O B L E C O R E Y R E I D , S E C O N D C E R E M O N I A L M A S T E R N O B L E C O R E Y T M A T H I S , C A P T A I N O F T H E G U A R D N O B L E T E R R E N C E M A N N I N G , O U T E R G U A R D N O B L E J A M E S N O R T O N , M A R S H A L P P A N D R E R E E D , I M P D E P U T Y O F T H E O A S I S O N B E H A L F O F T H E O F F I C E R S & M E M B E R S O F O S I R I S T E M P L E N 0 . 6 7
PP Louis T. Harper,
Deputy of the Desert and HPIC Collette Ha uty for the Desert
CONGRATULATIONS
PP LOUIS T. HARPER (8)
IMPERIAL DEPUTY OF THE DESERT
2023
2023
DT. COLLETTE HART WALLACE, HPIC (117)
IMPERIAL DEPUTY FOR THE DESERT
IN THE BOLD CITY FOR THE
GREETINGS FROM OSIRIS COURT #70
OASIS OF MELBOURNE DESERT OF FLORIDA
DT. SHANTELL CULMER -THOMPSON
ILLUSTRIOUS COMMANDRESS
DESERT CONFERENCE & GALA DAY
DESERT CONFERENCE & GALA DAY
HAGGAI COURT #175
OASIS OF PENSACOLA DESERT OF FLORIDA
ILLUSTRIUOS COMMANDRESS-DT. TRE’ARNA MCDOLE
1ST LT.-DT. STEPHANIE HOWARD
2ND LT.-DT. TANDRA HODGES
HIGH PRIESTESS-DT. VELDA GARDNER ORIENTAL GUIDE-PC VANESSA BROOKS
TREASURER-PC SHARON MCCRARY RECORDRESS-DT. GWENDOLYN D. BANKS
1ST CER. DT.-PC BEVERLY MARION
2ND CER. DT.-ANNIE M. BROOKS
OUTSIDE SPY-PC CHERYL COPELAND INSIDE SPY-DT. ANGEL LESLIE HAYES
DEPUTY OF THE OASIS-PC TONYA TRAVIS MEMBERS
DT. JACKIE BLOND HPIC JURENDA MCLAMB DT. JOHNNESSA EVANS
DT. MONICA FORD DT. FAITH HAYES PC MARY MCWAINE
DT. MAYA MOSS DT. OPHELIA RAY DT. SHARROLYNN SHIPMAN
DT. TRACEY STOKES DT. TOINETTE TOLERKENNEDY
ADVISOR
PP RAYMOND BROOKS
2023
IDRIS TEMPLE # 239
DESERT OF FLORIDA
Illustrious Potentate Noble Alejandro Gonzalez
OASIS OF FT WALTON BEACH
Congratulations Deputy Harper and Rabia # 8 on a successful Desert Conference and Gala Day
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart And lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 Congratulations on a Successful, Rewarding & Blessed Gala Day Imperial Deputy of the Desert of Florida PP Louis T. Harper (8) & Imperial Deputy for the Desert of Florida Dt. Collette Hart Wallace (117) With Blessings Extended To Rabia Temple #8 Rabia Court # 25 Dt. Marva Adell Murray, PC Recordress Daughter of the Year 2023 Osiris Court #70 Oasis of Melbourne Desert Executive Board/Budget Finance Committee Dt. Marva Adell Murray, PC # 70, (Chair) Dt. Lila Gaston, HPC #117 Dt. Laureatte Scott, PC #134 Dt. Sandra Trotter, PC #99 Dt. Sharolyn Turner #117 Daughters Desert Convention Chair
On behalf of our President, Soror Andi Williams
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated- Beta Alpha Zeta Chapter and Zeta Amicae of Jacksonville
Wish Rabia Temple #8 and Rabia Court #25 a successful Gala Day Weekend.
We'd like to send a special welcome to the Zetas, Sigmas and Amicae visiting from across the State of Florida!
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